A handsome Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental for its fragrant white flowers that yield a perfume; source of very heavy hardwood used for railroad ties. In olden time, the very hard timber was used for making lances.
The leaves are applied to the head in the form of a poultice for severe colds
Oil from the seeds is used for sores, scabies, wounds, and rheumatism The root of this herb is often used as an antidote for snake poison
The dried flowers are used for bleeding hemorrhoids and dysentery with mucus
Fresh flowers are also prescribed for excessive thirst, excessive perspiration, cough, and for indigestion
